With shorter days and longer nights and cool weather just around the corner, you might be wondering: will I still be able to absorb enough Vitamin D through regular sun exposure in Atlanta this winter? And we’ve got all the info you need to know! Keep scrolling to learn more about Vitamin D absorption in Atlanta!
When can you absorb Vitamin D from the sun in Atlanta?
The truth is, you can absorb Vitamin D from the sun through your skin all year round in Atlanta, from January 1st to December 31st. BUT, there is a prime time for best absorption.
According to a Vitamin D calculator on ‘When Can I get Vitamin D?’, “you will see majority of Vitamin D absorption between February 19th and October 23rd.”
That means peak absorption from the sun will end in the next ten days.
The site also states,
Consider that the maximum Vitamin D absorption possible is when the sun is directly above you (e.g. 90 degrees). Then you get 100% of the Vitamin D absorption possible.
What is Vitamin D?
According to Mayo Clinic,
Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a major part of bones… Vitamin D also has many other uses in the body. It supports immune health and helps keep muscles and brain cells working.
Take a walk outside this week, Atlanta. Spend some time in the park or sitting outside at your favorite cafe! The weather’s nice and you might just feel a little better soaking up that Vitamin D!